5-Day Amazon Cuyabeno Adventure

5-Day Amazon Cuyabeno Adventure

This program is designed for adventurous travelers who love to experience nature without being disturbed by cell phones or wifi. You will stay at a simple eco-lodge with fresh water, normal toilets, comfortable beds and a common chill out place. You will have three meals a day on long tables together with the other guests. Activities during these days vary between wildlife spotting by canoe, hiking, and swimming.

Itinerary

Day 1: QUITO – LAGO AGRIO – CUYABENO

Stop At: Cuyabeno Reserve, Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Ecuador
Flight (9:15 am) or bus (trip the night before the tour, which takes about 8 hours) to Lago Agrio. Private land transportation from Lago Agrio to El Puente. Canoe trip down the Cuyabeno River to the lodge. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Exciting night walk through the rainforest.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Eco-Lodge along the Cuyabeno river.

Day 2: HIKING DAY

Stop At: Cuyabeno Reserve, Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Ecuador
In the morning you will go for a three hours hike in the primary forest to learn about the flora and fauna, especially to know about medicinal plants, frogs, insects, birds, etc. Relaxing time just after lunch, in the afternoon you will go for a canoe exploration on the Lagoons to enjoy the flooded forest. Where you can swim and enjoy the sunset. If conditions permit, you may be able to see pink dolphins. Return to lodge afterwards.

Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Eco-lodge along the Cuyabeno river.

Day 3: COMMUNITY DAY

Stop At: Cuyabeno Reserve, Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Ecuador
Visit the Community Siona Tarabeaya where you can see the preparation of the traditional bread Casabe and the naturalist guide will explain about the culture and traditions of the native people. Visit the Shaman, who will explain about the ceremonies in the jungle. Return to camp.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Eco-lodge along the Cuyabeno river.

Day 4: CANOEING

Stop At: Cuyabeno Reserve, Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Ecuador
Relaxing morning paddle in a traditional canoe on the rivers to explore und enjoy the uniqueness of nature. Searching for monkeys and birds. Relaxing time after lunch. Visit the Laguna Grande to swim and enjoy the sunset. Night canoe expedition to search for caimans.

Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Eco-lodge along the Cuyabeno river.

Day 5: CUYABENO – LAGO AGRIO – QUITO

Stop At: Cuyabeno Reserve, Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve Ecuador
Early morning you will go bird watching. Navigating the Cuyabeno River back to El Puente. Transfer to Lago Agrio. Return to Quito by bus or plane (17:00pm). Box lunch is included.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.